Valet

Easton Valet Team Lead

Employer: Citrin

Locations: CMH Restaurant Team, Columbus, OH

Department: parking

WHO WE ARE

We are a growing, purpose-driven organization that provides premium hospitality, driving, and related people-services to car dealerships across the country.

Our Values: Servant Leadership, Ownership, Heart, Excellence, Growth

We exist to create transformative job experiences for our team and deliver extraordinary service to our partners

10-year Vision: A community made up of thousands of team members who are thriving personally, professionally, and financially.

About this role:

The Easton Team Lead is a new leadership role dedicated to our valet operation at Easton Town Center, home to several of Columbus's premier restaurants. You are the senior Citrin team member on the ground each shift: a working valet who also sets the standard, leads the team at the stands, and owns our relationship with the property night to night. This role was created to raise the bar on property, and it is a direct path into salaried management.

Perks of working for Citrin:

• A team-first environment focused on career growth, leadership opportunities, and mentorship
• Flexible schedules so you can focus on your personal goals and commitments!
• Shift Times: Typical work week is WednesdaySunday, afternoon and evening hours (approximately 3:00 PM11:00 PM). However, other days during the week may be needed as the property dictates.
• The perfect environment to strengthen and perfect networking and client service skills
• We promote from within, over 90% of our managers started out in this position or one similar!
• Referral Bonus Opportunities

Compensation/Benefits:

• Weekly Pay: Get paid every Friday!
• Competitive, stable pay starting at a minimum guarantee of $20/hr to $23/hr based on experience
• High performers receive opportunities for advancement into higher-paying roles
• Vision, dental and medical care benefits available to any team members classified as full time
• Continual opportunity for referral bonuses and performance-based rewards!

What's the job like?

• Lead the stand:
  • Serve as the senior Citrin team member on property, leading valets across the Easton stands during your shift
  • Run the pre-shift huddle: brief the team on the night's reservations, busy times, and need-to-know expectations
  • Own the valet lane
  • Model and enforce property policies
  • Escalate any significant incident to Citrin leadership and Easton property management
  • Check in and out with restaurant management at the start and end of each shift
  • Coach the team on presentation standards
• Deliver the service:
  • Be the first face of hospitality for Easton's high-end restaurants
  • As the first point of contact with the guest, offer a warm and welcoming greeting
  • Tell every guest about our text-ahead process and set expectations on return times
  • Inspect vehicles and document any issues on the ticket before claiming possession
  • Ensure each vehicle remains in its original condition throughout the visit

Requirements

• 1+ year of valet, hospitality, or customer service experience; prior lead or supervisory experience preferred (reflected in starting wage)
• Comfortable setting the standard with peers, holding a team accountable, and escalating issues promptly
• Valid driver's license held for at least one year (not including a learner's permit) and a good driving record
• At least 18 years of age
• Professional appearance and strong communication skills
• Ability to stand through an entire shift and perform tasks involving bending, kneeling, walking, and jogging, including jogging to and from vehicle parking locations and up and down stairs
• Comfortable being outside during inclement weather
• Friday/Saturday evening availability required

DashCams: Citrin invested in the safety of team members by implementing dashcams. The purpose of dashcams are to protect our drivers while driving and improve off-site driving behaviors. All Citrin team members are required to use dashcams while operating vehicles.

All candidates are subject to a criminal background check and/or motor vehicle record check after a conditional offer is accepted.